ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
Curious When the FIFA World Cup 2026 will kick off? In an official answer, see the date host countries, venues and format for that tournament expected to be and scheduled biggest in history of football. ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
Introduction
Football fans around the world want to know: when will the World Cup How about 2026? After the exhilarating 2022 FIFA World Cup series in Qatar, is there anyone who does not now lie in wait for next such international edition? It is expected to be biggest of all World Cups so far.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted jointly by USA, Canada and Mexico, in a decision that the three must have toasted together last month. For the first time in history, the tournament will be staged across three nations simultaneously—spreading its wings. This was also true of a different milestone in history, when 32 countries finally took part for a total of 48 teams (though only up until 1974). Thus global representation became even more intense and prolific.
When Will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Start?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will open on June 11, 2026. The groundbreaking foundation will begin to be laid at a conference of Club Experts on December 1, this year.
This summer schedule continues for the longest-standing period (with the exception of Qatar 2022, which was held from November–December because it was too hot.) Fans can look forward to more than a month of footballing action, all across North America.
Host Nations and Cities
- For the first time in history, three countries will unite to host the FIFA World Cup:
- United States – Will host the majority of matches, including the final.
- Canada – Will host group-stage matches in selected cities.
Mexico
Mexico will also play host to some group and knockout matches.
Confirmed Host Cities: USA: Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, Kansas City, Houston. Canada: Toronto, Vancouver. Mexico: Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara. With so many places involved, this World Cup promises a carnival atmosphere spread over an entire continent. Expanded Format: 48 Teams One of the biggest changes for 2026 is that there will be an expansion from 32 to 48 countries, which means more nations in all four corners of the world can display their football talent on this most global stage. Key Format Details: Groups: 12 groups of 4 teams each. Matches: Over 100 in all (compared to 64 in 2022).Knockouts: Top two from each of the groups – plus some of the third-place teams – go through to knockout.
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This expansion means more representation from Asia, Africa and the Americas – meaning a greater variety of matches for fans. Duration and Schedule The World Cup 2026 will take place over 39 days–longer than previous editions as a result of the extra number of games. Group Stage:
The World Cup 2026 will last for 39 days,
longer than previous editions due to the increased number of matches.
- Group Stage: 30 September 2025
- Round of 32: 02 November 2025
- Semi-Finals: 02 November 2025
- Final: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (USA).
Impact: Billions in tourism and jobs are expected across the host countries. Fan Accessibility: With several venues, fans can move easily between games by car or train.
Important things to note for fans
- Tickets: Will come up on sale at the end of 2025 through the FIFA Official website.
- Travel: Flights will be necessary for fans moving between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Climate: All the host cities will have summer weather. But the temperatures may differ greatly from one another.
